GREATER TUNA What: Two men play 22 characters in this one moment affectionate, the next moment scathingly satirical look at small-town life being staged by the Pelican Playhouse. Set in the fictional town of Tuna, Texas, in the 1970s, the inhabitants are stuck in the 1950s. But here in 2013, "Greater Tuna" has what we euphemistically call "adult themes." When: Sept. 6-15; 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays Where: The Rebeca Sosa Theater, 1401 Westward Drive, Miami Springs Cost: $12 Contact: 305-884-6840 or PelicanPlayhouse.org

GREATER TUNA What: Two men play 22 characters in this one moment affectionate, the next moment scathingly satirical look at small-town life being staged by the Pelican Playhouse. Set in the fictional town of Tuna, Texas, in the 1970s, the inhabitants are stuck in the 1950s. But here in 2013, "Greater Tuna" has what we euphemistically call "adult themes." When: Sept. 6-15; 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays Where: The Rebeca Sosa Theater, 1401 Westward Drive, Miami Springs Cost: $12 Contact: 305-884-6840 or PelicanPlayhouse.org (Mary Reed)

This is an odd time of year when it comes to theater in South Florida. It's late enough that full-time residents are back from summer vacation, and yet it is still too early for snowbirds to flock here. For some theaters, the limbo is perfect for slipping a short run into the calendar before season starts next month. Here's a rundown: